The Institutional Strengthening & Leadership pillar is the oldest pillar of Solidarity Foundation. This pillar works closely with Community Leaders of female sex workers and gender sexual minorities at the grassroots level in states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu. The aim is to strengthen these Community leaders by providing necessary capacity-building support, enabling them to function independently and effectively serve their communities. This approach aligns with Solidarity Foundation’s overall vision and mission of empowering marginalised communities. By working together with these Community Leaders, a more sustainable impact can be created, benefiting the communities in the long run.

Key Focus Areas / Sub-Themes

1. Compliance &Leadership Building: Strengthening CBOs’ organizational capacity through proper documentation, accountancy, and handholding support.
2. Developing community leaders and promoting timely interventions to create a second line of leaders.
3. Crisis Management: Empowering communities to handle crises independently, equipped with legal awareness for systematic response.
4. Social Entitlements: Facilitating access to essential documents like Aadhaar cards and ration cards for marginalized communities lacking family support.
5. Networking and Alliance: Networking is an important activity for any organization. It increases visibility, support, learning opportunities, and growth of an organization. It also builds the capacity to understand different issues and problems that other people face.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) -

• 1 - No Poverty
• 4 - Quality Education
• 5 - Gender Equality
• 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 10 - Reduced Inequalities
• 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions